The Speaker of the TRNC Parliament Zorlu Töre underlined the need to defend the just cause of the Turkish Cypriot people and to preserve the existence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Töre, in his message issued to mark the 58th anniversary of the Baf Resistance, reminded that the Turkish Cypriots had heroically defended their homes and villages between March 7-9, 1964 against EOKA terrorists supported by Greek forces with heavy weapons.
He added that unfortunately, the international community had turned a blind eye on what had taken place.
Töre said that it was vital to defend the just cause of the Turkish Cypriot people and preserve the TRNC so to ensure that the bitter experiences of the past are not relived.
“If we are able to live on this island in freedom, we owe it to our martyrs, our veterans and heroes who sacrificed their blood and lives. I would like to stress once again on this occasion that we shall never give up Turkiye’s active and effective guarantees. May our martyrs rest in peace,” the parliamentary speaker said.